Coriander Rice

Instructions

• Wash and soak basmati rice in enough water for 30 mts.
• Mix garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves, coconut in a blender and grind to make smooth chutney kind of consistency.
• Heat oil, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, dried red chillies, peanuts, split chana dal, mix well and cook to peanuts and dal gets light brown color.
• Add urad dal and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add sliced onion and saute till onions become soft and translucent.
• Add coriander chutney, mix and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add rice, mix well, add 3 cups of water, salt to taste, cover and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes cook for 10 minutes for on medium heat and again cook on low heat for another 10 mts.
• Serve with raita, pickle, chutney and papad!